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Ф Ф ┴ 0 ё Ф Y р d Y Ф D ┘ September note from your Council President
Writer T.S. Eliot penned in his poem The Wasteland, УApril is the cruelest month.Ф We wonТt bother attempting to analyze that poem here (there have been quite literally volumes written), but for me August is often one of the most challenging months. As a kid I suppose I was in no hurry for summer to end and return to school. As an adult itТs a little murkier. My dad died a few years ago in August and working in retail I always have a little trepidation over what challenges the fourth quarter will bring. ThereТs more to it than that, Freud, Jung, Frasier or even Schedler could have a field day I suppose, but letТs leave it at that for here.
But August will pass and autumn can be glorious in the Sacramento valley and a great time to enjoy and savor nature and the world around us. For me crisp mornings and a walk in the park or along the American River bike trail can rejuvenate my soul. We have much to be thankful for living here.
One thing we can be thankful for here at St. PaulТs is the long time service our pastor and brother in Christ James Townsend has so faithfully provided. September 21st will mark the forty-fifth anniversary of Pr. James serving at St. PaulТs. We will mark the occasion with a special worship service and a luncheon following. Yes, any good reason or excuse for food with us Lutherans. Please mark the date and plan on attending, and of course every Sunday for that matter.
Preliminary plans are in the works for another Oktoberfest this year. If you have any ideas, would like to volunteer or have a Van Gogh or two youТd like to contribute for the raffle let us know. Perhaps you might bring some Powdermilk Biscuits. Yes, I know, enough of my cornpone humor already, just plan on attending and bring a friend or two. Details are in the works.
Finally then, while our world and our little church have had our share of challenges of late, there are days when I prefer not to read the paper or watch the news, never doubt that in the end good will triumph over evil and that every good and perfect gift comes from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who has richly blessed us. Thanks be to God.
Peace,
Chuck Prewett
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